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hey,

I recently wanted to get a microphone, I was looking at a pop filter, shock mount, stand and the at2020 and found one for under £100 ($152.24). But I would like to get everyone's opinion and fair share on what I should get for a microphone. My price range is £100-£130 ($157.24-$203.41) and I would like a cristal clear sound when a speak with hardly any background noise pickup (so my mic won't hear anyone in the background)

Thanks for helping if you find any or help me

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In that price range AT2020 is a good choice. So is blue yeti.

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hey,

I recently wanted to get a microphone, I was looking at a pop filter, shock mount, stand and the at2020 and found one for under £100 ($152.24). But I would like to get everyone's opinion and fair share on what I should get for a microphone. My price range is £100-£130 ($157.24-$203.41) and I would like a cristal clear sound when a speak with hardly any background noise pickup (so my mic won't hear anyone in the background)

Thanks for helping if you find any or help me

The  At2020 is really nice but I wouldn't get it. Go with the Mxl 990. Two of my friends have both the the 990 is by far superior. http://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B0002GIRP2

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The  At2020 is really nice but I wouldn't get it. Go with the Mxl 990. Two of my friends have both the the 990 is by far superior. http://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B0002GIRP2

  

In that price range AT2020 is a good choice. So is blue yeti.

Thank you both for reply, I might go with the at2020 or the mxl 990, please could someone tell me which one is better for price and sound quality?

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Thank you both for reply, I might go with the at2020 or the mxl 990, please could someone tell me which one is better for price and sound quality?

mxl 990 is better mid-high and at2020 is better low-mid

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Also look at the AT2035 it is a XLR version of the AT2020.

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Everyone says that it's overpriced and crappy, but I actually really like the Razer Seiren. I have it attatched to a Heil Microphone Boom, and all my friends say I sound crystal clear and perfect. It also has sound balance, so if I start yelling because someone online was an idiot, then it automatically lowers the volume coming from the mic. I bought it for around $250 when it came out (pretty expensive - I know) but it's since dropped to $175. 

I was going to buy it, but my friend told me that it there is a material in the microphone that will mess some computers up, at least it was something like that he said (@TheKarnageKingYT)

 

 

mxl 990 is better mid-high and at2020 is better low-mid

 

is the mxl a usb or xlr cable? If it's a xlr I need to find a cheap, but amazing Usb Audio interface (Same budget, but it has to have the mic price with it)

Any answer for my question yet @TheGeeker

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I was going to buy it, but my friend told me that it there is a material in the microphone that will mess some computers up, at least it was

something like that he said (@TheKarnageKingYT)

 

 Sorry did not see it. its an xlr mic. You need phantom power and an xlr to xlr and xlr to 3.5

 

Any answer for my question yet @TheGeeker

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